Calendar - March 19, 2022

EVENTS

WALK TOGETHER: A LENTEN REFLECTION ON TEN SPIRITUALS, March 20, 4 p.m., Holy Name of Jesus Church, 6367 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans. With vocals by Lisa LaFleur Schillace, piano by Wildred Delphin and spiritual reflections by Walter Bonam. The musical arrangements are from “Deep River” by Moses Hogan.

TRI-PARISH REVIVAL, “Through It All, I Know the Lord,” March 21-23, with gathering at 6 p.m., and service at 6:30 p.m. Led by revivalist Father Sidney Speaks, pastor, St. Joseph the Worker Church. March 21: St. Katharine Drexel Church, 2001 Louisiana Ave., New Orleans; March 22, Blessed Trinity Church, 4230 South Broad St., New Orleans; March 23, Blessed Sacrament-St. Joan of Arc Church, 8321 Burthe St., New Orleans. Refreshments served.

HISPANIC APOSTOLATE hosts a free health fair, March 26, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., with evaluations by physicians and pediatricians; vision, dental and blood testing; COVID-19 vaccinations, immunization for children. Also, free tax preparation from El Centro LA for families with an income of $58,000 or less, April 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. No appointment is needed. Hispanic Apostolate cafeteria. 2525 Maine Ave., Metairie. (504) 467-2550.

LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR, “Behold, I Make All Things New,” March 26, 9 a.m., conducted by Father Bill Henry. Concludes with 4 p.m. Mass. St. Mary Magdalen’s Massett Hall, 6425 West Metairie Ave., Metairie. Light breakfast, snacks and lunch provided. Pre-register by March 23 at marianservantsC[email protected] or call (504) 617-2015. Love offering appreciated.

WOMAN’S NEW LIFE CLINIC BORN TO RUN, 5K run/walk March 26 at New Orleans Lakefront, Shelter No. 1. A half-mile fun run will begin at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K will begin at 9 a.m. Post-race “birth”day party featuring food and music. Sponsored by Miguel A. Elias. Visit www.womansnewlife.com/borntorun.

COMMUNITY FORUM ON ADDICTION, March 28, 6:30 p.m. at St. Angela Merici Parish gym, 901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be four speakers, and local organizations will be on hand to pass out informational material on treatment centers, detox, interventionists, sober living houses, counselors, AA, NA, Alanon, Naranon, Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM), Crisis Response Teams and many more. For more information, contact SAM at (985) 707-7261.

CHRIST IN THE CITY, April 5, 7 p.m., with Archbishop Gregory Aymond. This monthly gathering for those young adults ages 18-39 features adoration, reconciliation and fellowship. Notre Dame Seminary Chapel, 2901 South Carrollton Ave., New Orleans.  Christ in the City is sponsored by the CYO/Youth and Young Adult Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Details: James Behan, associate director for Young Adult Ministry and Marriage and Family Life at [email protected]. Following the meeting, young Catholics are invited to share their experiences of how they have “journeyed together” with their church community as part of the diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality. Refreshments will be served. To offer your feedback anonymously, or encourage someone who wishes to share their feedback, visit www.nolacatholic.org/synod2021.

ANNULMENT WRITING WORKSHOP, free one-night seminar with Deacon Drea Capaci offered by the archdiocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life, April 5, 7-8:30 p.m., at St. Matthew the Apostle Church, 10021 Jefferson Hwy., River Ridge. Overview of annulment process given. Annulment Writing Workshop Ministry members available to answer personal case questions on a one-on-one basis at the end of the session.

BEGINNING EXPERIENCE WEEKEND, an international organization that helps individuals who are suffering through loss of a spouse by death or separation/divorce, will be April 8-10. Check-in April 8 at 6:30 p.m. and depart April 10 at 3 p.m. Rosaryville Spirit Life Center, 39003 Rosaryville Road in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Sponsored by the Archdiocese of New Orleans’ Office of Marriage and Family Life. Contact [email protected] or (630) 589-2813.

CAJUN COOK-OFF AND CAR SHOW, April 9. Sponsored by Divine Mercy Parish’s Men’s Club, 4337 Sal Lentini Pkwy., Kenner. Details: (504) 466-5016.

SCHOOLS

LA CRAWFISH BOIL CHAMPIONSHIPS, Immaculate Conception School, March 26, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., 601 Ave. C, Marrero, All-you-can-sample crawfish, amusement rides ($25 pre-sale or $30 at gate for adults; $13 pre-sale or $15 at gate for students). Children 12 and under are free. Music by Bag of Donuts (1-4 p.m.) and Category 6 (5-8 p.m.). Pre-Boil Family Fest with free admission is March 25 from 6-10 p.m. with school performances, music by Foret Tradition and a cornhole tournament. Go to www.icschargers.org.

BROTHER MARTIN tennis tournament, April 8, Pepsi Tennis Center in City Park. Entry fee: $90 team, includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, ditty bag. Check-in at 8:15 a.m., for women and men, with matches beginning at 8:30 a.m. Men’s and women’s doubles available (no mixed) for ratings 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5+, parade of prizes, raffles, sponsorships. Registration deadline: April 1. (504) 284-6700, [email protected], bit.ly/3HRYt95.

ST. MICHAEL SPECIAL SCHOOL, $10,000 raffle presented by The Ray and Jessica Brandt Family Foundation. Tickets are $100 each, and only 1,000 tickets will be sold. Donations support the operating budget of the school. Tickets may be purchased online at GiveToSMSS.com or at (504) 524-7285. The winning ticket will be drawn on April 12, following a community Mass.

COMING ...

DIOCESAN PRIESTHOOD AND RELIGIOUS LIFE DISCERNMENT RETREAT, “Chosen,” June 3-5, featuring Father Josh Johnson and Sister Josephine Garrett. Men and women ages 18-40 are invited to attend. St. Joseph Abbey in Covington. Register: www.diobr.org/vocations

STEUBENVILLE SOUTH CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE, “Fearless,” June 24-26, for youth in grades 8-12. The weekend conference in the Diocese of Alexandria evangelizes, equips and empowers youth to be radical, joyful disciples. Keynote speakers, praise and worship, adoration and reconciliation will be available. Cost for groups outside the Diocese of Alexandria is $165. Register at bit.ly/3MFVx27 or email [email protected].

KUDOS
 

Former Pope John Paul (PJP) High School coach Benny Homburg of Slidell was inducted into the Louisiana High School Soccer Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He served PJP for 20 years coaching Jaguar football, basketball and baseball and girls’ soccer. Benny’s three children followed in his footsteps with a love for coaching; and they, too, have served on the coaching staff at their alma mater at some point. Now retired from his private business, Benny enjoys attending his grandchildren’s sporting events and school activities.

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